A military official says that rebels in Central African Republic are pushing closer to the capital, Bangui.

Rebels in Central African Republic are advancing on the capital, Bangui, after taking the town of Damara on Friday, a rebel spokesman said.

Rebels in Central African Republic on Thursday dismissed the president's offer to release some political prisoners, saying the fighters would still consider retaking up arms despite signing a peace agreement two months ago.

The Central African Republic's government has denounced any attempts to disrupt efforts to restore normalcy and called for dialogue as stipulated in the Libreville agreement, an official said on Tuesday.

Four soldiers have been killed in the south of the Central African Republic (CAR) by Seleka rebels, a military source says.

Members of the Seleka rebel group have attacked two towns in the south of the Central African Republic (CAR).

The Central African Republic’s prime minister has unveiled a new national unity government.

President of the Central African Republic has labeled the country's Seleka rebels, who have seized control of much of the country's north, as "mercenary terrorists", in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera.

The Central African Republic (CAR) and the Seleka rebels are preparing to hold peace talks in Gabon.

The U.N. Security Council voiced alarm on Friday at an advance by rebels in Central African Republic that has brought them within striking distance of the mineral-rich nation's capital, and renewed its call for a negotiated solution to the crisis.

The U.N. children's agency says it's concerned about a growing number of children being recruited by armed groups in Central African Republic as President Francois Bozize's government faces a rebellion in the north.

Rebels in Central African Republic seized control of another town on Saturday, just days before they are to begin negotiations with the government in nearby Gabon.

Two land-locked, desperately poor African countries are gripped by rebellions in the north that have left huge chunks of both nations outside of government control.

Central African Republic (CAR) President Francois Bozize has voiced readiness to share power with Seleka rebel leaders who are engaged in a three-week onslaught against government defenses.

Seleka spokesman Eric Massi told AFP on Monday that the rebel coalition will take the town of Damara, located in the southern prefecture of Ombella-M'Poko.

The United States says it has temporarily evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic and halted its consular service over security concerns.

Security concerns deepened in the capital of Central African Republic on Friday after the U.S. ambassador and his diplomatic team were evacuated out of the country by plane overnight amid fears rebels could try to take the capital.

Bangui — Preparations for the repatriation of 3,000 followers of a Chadian former rebel leader have started in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). If successful, the month-long operation will be an important step towards the return of peace and security in northern and north-central CAR.

BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Three towns north of the capital, Bangui, were attacked over the weekend by a new rebel group.

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At least 23 people have been killed and more than 10 others injure after a lorry fell into a ravine in northern Central African Republic, police officials say.